Bromoacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11477017	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14403.30	250 g
11467017	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar	1000 g
11487017	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14403.0I	5000 g

Description

Bromoacetic acid is used in organic synthesis and as an alkylating agent. It is also used as a biochemical for proteomics research. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes and agrochemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Bromoacetic acid is used in organic synthesis and as an alkylating agent. It is also used as a biochemical for proteomics research. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes and agrochemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is hygroscopic in nature and sensitive to light and air. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-08-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.948
• InChI Key: KDPAWGWELVVRCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6227
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)Br

• Molecular Formula: C2H3BrO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00002678
• Synonym: bromoacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, bromo, to ntu, bromoacetate ion, acide bromacetique, 2-bromoacetyl group, 2-bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, 2-bromo
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromoacetic acid

Specifications

• CAS: 79-08-3
• Density: 1.93
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Molecular Formula: C2H3BrO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00002678
• Beilstein: 506167
• Merck Index: 14,1400
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water, alcohol
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.948
• Formula Weight: 138.95
• Chemical Name or Material: Bromoacetic acid

• Melting Point: 44°C to 49°C
• Boiling Point: 207°C to 209°C
• Odor: Pungent
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CO₂H
• UN Number: UN3425
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Synonym: bromoacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, bromo, to ntu, bromoacetate ion, acide bromacetique, 2-bromoacetyl group, 2-bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, 2-bromo
• InChI Key: KDPAWGWELVVRCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromoacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 6227
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331-H314-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.

P260-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c

H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Bromoacetic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bromoacetic acid

RUO – Research Use Only